"Back in August, Epic Games scored a big court win when the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals denied Google's appeal to its 2023 and 2024 rulings. This turn of events left the search giant only one option as it appealed to the US Supreme Court and the verdict is now out - the court denied Google's appeal. US Supreme Court full verdict"
"This includes allowing app developers to set up and use alternative billing systems for apps and subscriptions, bypassing Google's own payment system and its 30% app tax. In addition, developers will be able to freely link users to download options outside of the Play Store without scare screens appearing for the users. Google is also prohibited from offering device makers or carriers any form of money or perks to deter them from pre-installing third-party app stores on devices."
The US Supreme Court denied Google's appeal, requiring Google to implement prior court-ordered Play Store changes beginning October 22. Developers will be allowed to use alternative billing systems for apps and subscriptions, bypassing Google's payment system and 30% fee. Developers may link users to external download options without scare screens. Google is barred from paying device makers or carriers to discourage pre-installation of third-party app stores. Google must enable third-party app stores to be publicly visible within the Play Store and grant them full catalog access over the next three years.
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